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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Stewardship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,757 views

    One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Stewardship Of Treasures Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    This is the fourth part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of treasures that God will hold us accountable for.

    “THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE TREASURES” Proverbs 3:9-10 1. The PRECEPT of God. (v. 9) 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:2-3; Philippians 4:17-18; 1 John 3:17-18; Deuteronomy 14:28-29 a. Honor the LORD with your POSSESSIONS. (v. 9a) Exodus 35:20-29; Numbers 7:2-3; Mark 14:7-8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

    Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Love Of Money

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

    The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Backburner

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 62 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    This message deals with four of the most common reasons we give to move missions from its rightful place as a priority.

    - compared to new ministries here or paying down loan or improvements to the building, missions isn’t as exciting for most folks; missions easily gets put aside. Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Back Burner: 1. “That’s their problem.” - v. 14. - sometimes we act like the problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Parry avatar

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    It's Time To Put God To The Test

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Everyone should tithe, but some in your audience won’t have reached that level of faith. This sermon is intended to give a way for Christians with young faith to begin a systematic method of giving.

    SERMON BASIC THOUGHTS "IT’S TIME TO PUT GOD TO THE TEST... AND DISCOVER HIS LOVE!’ Dr. David L. Haun King David was called by a prophet Gad to build an altar to the honor and glory of God. When he approached the property’s owner, he was offered the land for free. David’s answer: "No, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Cortes avatar

    Honor The Lord With Your Wealth

    Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 33,250 views

    This is a straightforward practical exposition of Proverbs 3:9-10.

    HONOR THE LORD WITH YOUR WEALTH -- Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” 1. There is a Command. -- Proverbs 3:9 “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

    “Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Guilty Or Not Guilty

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY PRINCIPLE OF GIVING

    STEWARDSHIP GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY PRINCIPLE OF GIVING 1/17/99 MAlACHI 3:8 LUKE 6:38 Let me began by encouraging us to free God to act in our life with his abundant blessing. Let me aslo remind us that we need to plant seeds in order to begin to reap a harvest. (the question) well Pastor"just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    293 - Need For Seed

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

    Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kory Wilcoxson avatar

    A Taxing Question

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    A stewardship sermon Jesus’ words on paying taxes to Caesar

    You know, Nelson and I talked about it, and we almost skipped doing stewardship sermons these next two Sundays. Instead, we were going to make a deal with you all. If you meet the stewardship goal, we were going to put a clock on the pulpit. If you exceeded the goal by $5,000, we were going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Ring avatar

    Encouragement In All Things...even Pulling Buses!

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Encouragement is a key Christian ingredient.

    ENCOURAGEMENT IN ALL THINGS…EVEN PULLING BUSES On Friday afternoon about noon I was in the process of trying to get up King Street to get to my car. I say trying, because if you saw the news Friday night there was a High School Transit Bus Pull being held between Saint John High School and St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Choose Your Model (Church) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Heasler avatar

    Ezekiel

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    The Ministry of the Prophet

    Ezekiel Our Story begins ... During the time of ... the divided kingdom When Israel was divided into north & south, into Israel &Judah. Both had been unfaithful. Israel had been destroyed. In 605 BC ... Nebuchadnezar of Babylon conquered Judah Ezekiel ... 17 years old at the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal